Temple University

This study tests a program called Taking Action, where trained peers lead five sessions to help college students with serious mental illnesses like depression, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia. About 300 students will be randomly assigned to the program or to receive informatio…

This study tests a remote behavioral program for people who have regained at least 5% of their weight after bariatric surgery. 200 participants will either receive the program or standard advice. The goal is to see if the program helps reverse weight regain and improve eating hab…

This study compares two programs designed to reduce heart disease risks in Black women after pregnancy. Researchers will track changes in blood pressure and body weight at 6 weeks and 12 months after delivery. The goal is to find the best way to support heart health and reduce he…

This study compares two approaches to help children ages 6-11 sleep better and prevent unhealthy weight gain. One group works one-on-one with a nurse to learn sleep-improving strategies, while the other receives educational handouts. Families will attend six sessions or receive s…

This study looks at how parents can best help children aged 4 to 5 who are naturally drawn to food avoid unhealthy eating and obesity. Researchers will test different parenting strategies with 416 families to see which ones work best. The goal is to find simple, effective ways to…

This study tests a smartwatch system that gives real-time activity suggestions to people with spinal cord injury. About 196 adults who use wheelchairs will be split into two groups: one gets a standard web-based activity program, and the other gets that plus smartwatch coaching. …

This study tests a program called "Need to Be Needed" for adults with serious mental illness who feel lonely or isolated. Participants are randomly assigned to either a group that sets volunteering goals with a coach or a group that just gets supportive listening. The goal is to …

This study tests a new program called PEARL, where survivors of violence take photos and talk about them with a listener. The goal is to see if this helps people feel more ready to heal and seek support. About 40 women will be randomly assigned to start the program right away or …

This study is testing a new risk score called PVD-B65 to see if it can accurately predict who will survive for one year after being diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension related to chronic lung disease. Researchers will follow 100 adults and track their health outcomes. The goal …

This study looks at how parts of the brain work together when people actively seek information and form memories. 80 healthy adults will play a treasure chest game inside an MRI scanner. The goal is to understand brain activity during learning and memory, not to treat any disease…

This study looks at whether a mild, non-invasive nerve stimulation device can improve attention and thinking in young adults who vape. One hundred healthy volunteers aged 18-25 who currently or previously used e-cigarettes will receive either real or fake stimulation, then take t…

This study compares a new, data-driven stroke transport algorithm to the current method for getting stroke patients to the right hospital. The goal is to see if the new approach reduces the time from stroke onset to treatment, especially for people in rural areas. About 360 adult…